Empowering Values-Driven Partnerships
MISSION: Empowering purpose-driven leaders to build values-driven partnerships that inspire meaningful impact.
As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, I focus on developing and managing your strategic partnerships:
Identifying partnership opportunities
Creating and developing your partnership ecosystem
Building and maintaining partner relationships
Strategic planning and transformation
Through our SHAPE A4 framework, we simplify complex challenges, amplify voices, and prioritize meaningful solutions to SHAPE change and inspire impact.
MANTRA: “Know your value, Live your values”
VALUES: Authenticity, Collaboration, Compassion, Kindness, Respect
Authenticity: We stay true to ourselves and our mission, fostering genuine connections.
Collaboration: We work together with partners to drive meaningful change.
Compassion: We approach every challenge with empathy and care.
Kindness: We believe in treating everyone with respect and understanding.
Respect: We honor diverse perspectives and the journey of every individual.
Susan LePlae Miller:
Founder
Susan LePlae Miller is a change agent, consultant, author and poet with over 30 years of experience in operations, partnerships, and supply chain management. As the founder of Pieces of I, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to embrace change through the SHAPE framework, inspiring impactful action and compassionate solutions.
A co-author of MISSION HOPE , CULTURE IMPACT, and BE YOU MORE, Susan is dedicated to transforming the partnership ecosystem. Her mantra, “Know your value, live your values,” reflects her commitment to authenticity, collaboration, and respect.
FULL TEAM AHEAD DIRECTOR - Fractional
Align and energize your mission, vision and values with your team.
Partnerships & TeamS Consultant
I assist teams and organizations in turning challenges into opportunities by enhancing communication and fostering mental resilience. Unlock both potential as we revolutionize the change management process.
TESTIMONIAL
Do you have a project or idea that you are incredibly passionate about, but the whole thing seems too big and overwhelming? Work with Susan, and she will move you right along. She has amazing project, partnership, and time management skills, but more importantly she will feel the passion right along side you. You will have a true partner in Susan.
My Density Matters has gone from concept to being on fire in just a few months. What a difference!
PUBLICATIONS:
Be You More - Live Your ValYous
Susan’s poetry kicks-off each of the 8 ValYous categories: Foundation, Inspiration, Transformation, Connection, Mastery, Transcendence, Realization, and Liberation.
FEAtured Contritubor at Bizcatalyst360
Susan publishes stories and poetry reflecting her value pillars: authenticity, collaboration, compassion, kindness, and respect.
Please join her on 26 March 2025 when she will be doing her INSTEAD TALK.
“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”
What We'll Achieve
What Does Success Look Like:
Stronger Strategic Partnerships
Increased Visibility & Engagement
Streamlined Partnership Management
Unlock New Funding, Collaborations, and/or Distribution Channels
Tangible Growth & Measurable Impact
Impact Programs:
Supported the at-risk population during the pandemic: #Teach1